Total Beginner Freedive Podcast

This conversation explores the profound connection between freediving and mental health, highlighting how the practice can serve as a therapeutic tool for self-regulation, anxiety management, and personal transformation. Elaine, a licensed therapist and freediving instructor, shares her journey and insights on how freediving can help individuals confront their fears, enhance their mental wellness,...

In this episode, we pivot to a format we will do more of in the future, interviews.  We have Adam Stern,  multiple Australian national record holder to announce Deep Week in Taiwan, the premier freediving festival held globally in different freediving hot spots like the Philippines, Bali, Croatia, and Bahamas. Mentioned in this Episode Deep Week Taiwan landing page Take courses or training from me...

In this episode we go over how to prepare for your first freedive course and a few things to note when you are on your course. Mentioned in this Episode Ted Harty's Freediving Summit YouTube Playlist with Adam Stern's equalization lesson, VD Freediving soft palate exercise and reef safe sunscreen Leave a review on Apple Podcast Resources Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated whe...

In this episode we go over two topics I often see on the Freediving sub-reddit. - Is a freediving course worth it? - Practicing static breath holds before a freedive course. Mentioned in this Episode Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT Unleash Your Static Apnea Power - 4 week breath hold training program e-book Resources Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated...

Choosing your first freedive wetsuit is one of the most important equipment decisions you will make at the beginning of your freedive journey and in this episode we break down the considerations you need to make when deciding. My favorite off the rack wetsuit -> Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off on purchase...

Decided to take a freedive course? What to look for in a course or instructor? Special guest Ted Harty, former US National record holder goes over the 9 best questions to ask a freedive instructor when choosing a course. Free online courses Ted mentioned in podcast Ted's freedive podcast Freedive Live My top recommendation for fins for beginners -> Molchanovs Core Silicon Fins here - use c...

Made the decision to buy fins but don't know where to begin? In this episode we go over some the things you need to consider when buying your first pair of freedive fins? Also find out my new recommended fins for beginners. You can buy the Molchanovs Core Silicon Fins here - use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off.  This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Join Faceboo...

We change things up in this episode as I interview Rachel Novak, the commentator at this year's Vertical Blue freedive competition and also Nevada representative at the Ms Mermaid USA competition. Find out what it's like at a freedive competition and mermaid convention/pageant.  Find Rachel at Website: https://www.aquanautsfreediving.com/ IG @aquanautsfreediving (business) and @thesailin...

This episode is a quick primer on what freediving equipment you'll need for a beginner freedive course, whether to rent or buy and general cost for each piece of equipment.  This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources How to Check Mask Fits - Youtube Video Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up Free Online Freedive Safety Course Send episode topic ideas or question...

This episode we go over how much a beginner freedive course costs and what to do if you can't afford a freedive course.  This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up Free Online Freedive Safety Course Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners: Synctui...

Wondering what taking a freedive course is like? Then this episode is just for you! This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up Free Online Freedive Safety Course Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners: Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits u...

Ready for a course? We briefly go over the few prerequisites for freedive courses and what to do if the thought of freediving in the open ocean kinda freaks you out. This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up Free Online Freedive Safety Course Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com Show us some love by buyi...

Wim Hof Breathing Method concludes with a breath hold that can last a few minutes or more which naturally gets people wondering, can I do this and freedive? The quick answer is NO and it can be very dangerous to combine the two. Listen to this episode to find out why.  This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up Free Online Freediv...

Did you know the adaptive physiological response that allow whales to hold their breath for hours at a time and dive thousands of meters deep is also found in humans! In this episode you'll learn about the Mammalian Dive Reflex and how it helps us in freediving! This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Babies Swimming Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up Free...

With one of the premier freediving depth competitions around the corner, Vertical Blue, I moved up this episode to coincide with the competition. In this freedive competition primer you will learn about each category of diving, open top, surface protocol etc. This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Vertical Blue Live Feed (starting July 13) Facebook Group Free Beginner FAQ E...

Yes, it won an Oscar, but from the perspective of a freedive instructor the main subject in the documentary was clearly an untrained freediver. He had VERY poor technique, that not only risked his OWN life but the millions of people who watched it and try to emulate themselves. It was irresponsible of Netflix to show this without some kind of warning that the subject was not a trained freediver an...

Is freediving dangerous? There's not a straightforward answer to that question.  The biggest risk in freediving is blacking out and learning how to avoid a blackout and being prepared if it happens is an essential foundation of making freediving safe.  This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving Resources Facebook Group Free E-book Sign Up Free Online Freedive Safety Course You can s...

What exactly is freediving? It often gets confused with scuba diving, skin diving and snorkelling. What else is in this episode?    - Who this podcast is for exactly and the purpose of this podcast - Learn the first rule of freediving - Difference between line diving and fun diving - Peak at future episode topics  - Brief introduction about the show's host, the Freedive Nomad. This podcast is...

Launching July 1